Creativity Foundation
Creativity Foundation is a private foundation, based in Watertown, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $63K.
Creativity Foundation at a glance
In short: Creativity Foundation gave $95K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), top state New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,270
- -36.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,818
- -20.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,135
- Total assets
- $1,382,955
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Creativity Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Mamelodi Initiative ($35K). Together the top 4 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 22 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Creativity Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2023) to $201K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mamelodi Initiative | General | $35,000 |
| Silentwoods Collective Antrim, NH | General | $30,000 |
| Tennessee Historical Society Nashville, TN | General | $20,270 |
| Washington Jazz Arts Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,382,955 | $109,916 | $115,311 | $95,270 | 4 | $21,729 | $62,887 | — |
| 2024 | $1,390,038 | $97,567 | $165,792 | $150,600 | 5 | $15,192 | $57,969 | — |
| 2023 | $1,458,668 | $53,223 | $68,301 | $38,000 | 2 | $68,301 | $52,773 | $67,902 |
| 2022 | $1,329,156 | $59,910 | $102,828 | $84,000 | 5 | $100,141 | $46,223 | $70,907 |
| 2021 | $1,681,996 | $125,431 | $220,049 | $201,000 | 6 | $217,597 | $122,829 | $85,463 |
| 2020 | $1,028,188 | $89,531 | $170,248 | $150,000 | 5 | — | $88,173 | $52,202 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Creativity Foundation is led by Laurie Kahn, Executive Director on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laurie Kahn
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Laura Kahn (2020–2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Creativity Foundation
How much does Creativity Foundation give each year?
Creativity Foundation gave $95K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $151K across 5 grants.
What is Creativity Foundation's typical grant size?
Creativity Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,135, and its average grant was $23,818, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Creativity Foundation give grants?
Creativity Foundation's top state is New Hampshire, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (21%) and District of Columbia (10%).
Does Creativity Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Creativity Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Creativity Foundation?
Creativity Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $110K.
What is Creativity Foundation's EIN?
Creativity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2346553. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Creativity Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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